Halls Junior High School
800 West Tigrett Street
Halls, TN 38040
Phone- 731-836-5579
Fax – 731-836-5579
Principal: Mike Blackwood
(mblackwood@mail.lced.net )
A graduate of Halls High School, Mike Blackwood returned to his
alma mater to serve as assistant principal for the 2009-2010
school year. Prior to 09-10 school year, he taught 15 years at
Halls Junior High School. He served as a member of the HHS
coaching staff for nearly two decades, ending his 17th year as
coach of the HHS Baseball team with the 2008-2009 season. He
also taught for two years at Lauderdale Middle School.
Blackwood received his Bachelor of Science from the
University of Memphis, his Bachelor of Arts from Middle
Tennessee State University and his Masters in Administration and
Supervision through Trevecca Nazarene University. Mr. Blackwood
and his family reside in Lauderdale County.
For the school’s website, go to
www.lced.net/HJH.htm
Blackwood named HJH Principal
Mike Blackwood is coming home to Halls
Junior High School for the 2010-2011 academic year. Lauderdale
County Superintendent of Schools Joey Hassell recently announced
Blackwood’s appointment to serve as HJH Principal, returning him
to the school where he served as an educator for 15 years.
Blackwood is one of three new principals in the Lauderdale
County system. “Change always presents challenges,” said Hassell.
“However, I am grateful to the newest school leaders in
Lauderdale County. Each leader exhibits integrity, dedication,
organization, and dependability. And all three individuals are
energized and focused on building collaborative school cultures
that are responsive to the children of Lauderdale County.”
A graduate of Halls High School, Blackwood returned to his alma
mater to serve as assistant principal for the 2009-2010 school
year. Prior to 09-10 school year, he taught 15 years at Halls
Junior High School. He served as a member of the HHS coaching
staff for nearly two decades, ending his 17th year as coach of
the HHS Baseball team with the 2008-2009 season. He also taught
for two years at Lauderdale Middle School.
Blackwood received his Bachelor of Science from the University
of Memphis, his Bachelor of Arts from Middle Tennessee State
University and his Masters in Administration and Supervision
through Trevecca Nazarene University. Mr. Blackwood and his
family reside in Lauderdale County.
Jimmy Clendenin will take Blackwood’s position as assistant
principal at Halls High School for the 2010-2011 school year.
HJH names Top Ten
Halls Junior High School recently
honored the Top Ten students of its graduating eighth-grade
class. HJH officials are proud of these students, who will move
on to Halls High School as freshmen next year and lead the Class
of 2014 to great accomplishments!
The HJH Top Ten include Amanda
McBroom, Kaitlyn Cherry, Chelsy Aitkin, Shania Rogers, Danielle
Littles, Mallory Hardy, Jessie Belton, Madison Smith, Luke
Wilson, and Cody Hostetler.
HJH Project LEAD students Pump
It Up!
Students from Halls Junior High
School’s Project LEAD program recently enjoyed a day of fun in
Bartlett as a celebration of the end of the school year.
Twenty students enjoyed several
hours at “Pump It Up” and then were treated to lunch at Pizza
Hut. The trip was a reward for attending the school’s LEAD
program each morning and working diligently on their schoolwork.
HJH honors Head of the Class
of 2014
Halls Junior High School recently
honored eighth graders leading the Class of 2014.
The HJH Valedictorian is Kaitlyn
Cherry. Chelsy Aitkins and Shania Rogers were honored as
Salutatorians, and Luke Wilson was named Historian.
HJH TCAP Writing Assessment -
14 students earn a perfect 6
Halls Junior High School eighth-grade students
did a great job on this year’s TCAP writing assessment, with 14
students scoring a six on the important test. A six is the
highest possible grade to achieve.
HJH eighth grade students receiving a perfect
score include Kaitlyn Cherry, Sheye Chipman, Clayton Dew, Hunter
Farley, Kesean Gooch, Chelsea Gwaltney, Katie Hardy, Zach
Harris, Skyler Harrison, Harrison Holcomb, Alexa Ray Jordan,
Madison Smith, Haley Tims and Hailee Wallace.
HJH hosts Awards Day
Halls Junior High School recently hosted its
annual Awards Day program to celebrate the conclusion of the
2009-2010 academic year. At the event, seventh- and eighth-grade
students were recognized for exceptional efforts in academics
throughout the school year.
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